Two old women

an Alaska legend of betrayal, courage, and survival

145 pages

English language

Published May 14, 1993 by Epicenter Press.

ISBN:
978-0-945397-18-2
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OCLC Number:
28213758

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4 stars

"They think we are too old and useless. They forget that we, too, have earned the right to live! So I say if we are going to die, my friend, let us die trying, not sitting."

This was a super short read about two old women, abandoned by their tribe during hard times. Apparently this story is one based on an actual Alaskan Athabaskan story told to families, which I thought was super neat. I thought these two old women were inspiring in how they changed so completely from complaining about minor aches to surviving harsh Alaskan winters. Age is just a number, so I hear, and I think this story is a good reminder of that.

If you've got a few hours to spare (and that's all it'll take) and like adventure books with a lesson, this would be a great read.

Subjects

  • Gwich'in Indians -- Folklore
  • Athapascan Indians -- Folklore